Headed out to Colorado next week for some skiing fun, we plan to be out there for ten days but skiing four days total probably. Do you guys normally rent skis once you are out there or check them with the airlines? Seems it will be about $50 per day to rent skis out there x 2 so thats a bit of money. United Airlines says:
United accepts one item of ski or snowboard equipment per customer as checked baggage. Equipment must be securely encased in a suitable container. An item of ski equipment consists of:
Water skis
Up to two snowboards in one bag
Up to two pairs of snow skis and associated equipment in one bag and one ski boot bag.
If the combined weight of the ski bag and boot bag is over 50 pounds (23 kg), applicable overweight charges apply.
A boot bag without an accompanied ski bag is considered one bag and normal baggage fees apply.
First or second checked bag service charges may apply.
Ski equipment in addition to the baggage allowance will be assessed at the current excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not it is presented as a single piece.
Ski and boot bags weighing more than 50 pounds (23 kg) that contain other items in addition to or in place of appropriate ski equipment will be subject to the applicable overweight checked baggage service charge.
United is not liable for damage to water ski, snow ski, or snowboard equipment.
Excess Valuation may not be purchased for water ski, snow ski, or snowboard equipment.
So I am think it will cost me $50 each way to get two sets of skis and boots out there? Anyone have experience?
United accepts one item of ski or snowboard equipment per customer as checked baggage. Equipment must be securely encased in a suitable container. An item of ski equipment consists of:
Water skis
Up to two snowboards in one bag
Up to two pairs of snow skis and associated equipment in one bag and one ski boot bag.
If the combined weight of the ski bag and boot bag is over 50 pounds (23 kg), applicable overweight charges apply.
A boot bag without an accompanied ski bag is considered one bag and normal baggage fees apply.
First or second checked bag service charges may apply.
Ski equipment in addition to the baggage allowance will be assessed at the current excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not it is presented as a single piece.
Ski and boot bags weighing more than 50 pounds (23 kg) that contain other items in addition to or in place of appropriate ski equipment will be subject to the applicable overweight checked baggage service charge.
United is not liable for damage to water ski, snow ski, or snowboard equipment.
Excess Valuation may not be purchased for water ski, snow ski, or snowboard equipment.
So I am think it will cost me $50 each way to get two sets of skis and boots out there? Anyone have experience?